Toshihiro Wakui is a very talented blacksmith who is known for his superb grind and craftmanship. This series is forged from shirogami #2 (white #2) core steel with stainless cladding and a hardness of 63-64hrc. The blades are very thin behind the edge while still retaining a stiffness at the spine. Wakui's blades have a very enjoyable cutting feel and move through ingredients with ease. Handle is octagonal burnt chestnut.
Blade length: 215mm
Height at heel: 4.8.0mm
Spine Thickness at the heel: 2.8mm
Weight: 140g